Lucent overview series
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1)
The U.S. presidency
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2)
Drugs and sports
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3)
Ethnic violence
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4)
Poverty
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5)
Smoking
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6)
Suicide
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7)
Teen sexuality
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8)
Children's rights
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9)
Cults
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10)
Homelessness
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11) The Internet
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
Surveys the development of the Internet and includes an explanation of what it is, how it can be used, and what it means for the future.
12)
Militias
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Teen alcoholism
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14)
Teen prostitution
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15) The bald eagle
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Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and habits of bald eagles, threats to their existence, changes in their habitats, and efforts to protect these birds.
16)
The bear
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17)
Cancer
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18)
Depression
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19)
Diabetes
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20) The manatee
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Publisher
Lucent Books, Inc
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and endangered status of the manatee and the closely related dugong.
21)
Oil spills
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22)
The Olympic games
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23)
Sexual harassment
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24)
Teen depression
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25)
Teen eating disorders
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26)
The tiger
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27)
Birds of prey
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28)
The cheetah
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29) Civil liberties
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Discusses civil liberties guaranteed by the Constitution including freedom of speech and assembly, media freedoms, religious liberties, and right to privacy.
30)
Cloning
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31)
Epidemics
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32)
The orangutan
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33) The cougar
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Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
34) Euthanasia
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
Discusses all forms of assisted death, including physician-assisted suicide, and the medical, legal, and ethical controversies surrounding euthanasia.
35)
Gambling
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36) The jaguar
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Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
37)
Rap music
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39)
Snakes
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40)
Bigotry
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41)
The koala
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42)
Chemical dependency
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43)
Human rights
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44) Censorship
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Explores various issues involving censorship, including civil liberties, obscenity, and the role of government.
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Divorce
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46)
Family violence
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47)
Gun control
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48)
Multicultural America
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49)
Teen alcoholism
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50)
Teen runaways
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51)
Animal rights
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53)
DNA on trial
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54)
Global resources
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55)
Police brutality
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56)
Violence in the media
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57)
Legalizing drugs
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59)
Terrorism
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